Grasshoppers and Butterflies

Homeland Update Part 2

As I was going over my receipt and checking to see if the Homeland coupon took $2.50 off instead of $2.00, it looks as if I was charged $2.50 and then the cashier took off $2.00 for the coupon.  So keep a close eye on it when you give them the coupon!  I will be going back at some point to ask about it but not today.

I snagged a couple of more deals while I was there that I was pretty happy about.  Some of the coupons expire today so if you can get to Homeland today then you can pick up some pretty cheap paper plates and cups.  Here is what I picked up:

Chinet Casuals in Pink, Green & Blue- $3.40 - use $.75 off coupon ($1.50 off) exp 12/31/08 = $1.90 for 44 plates.  These are heavy duty paper plates.  Great for if you are entertaining tonight!

Chinet Plastic Tumblers - $2.48 - use $1.00 off coupon ($2.00 off) exp 12/31/08 = $.48 for 18

Chinet Comfort Cups - $2.69 - use $1.00 off coupon ($2.00 off) exp 12/31/08 = $.69 for 10.  These are like the coffee cups you get at Starbucks, gas stations etc.  They have sipper lids and are great for on the go!

Progresso Chicken Broth - $2.99 - use $1.00 off coupon ($2.00 off) = $.99

    Also, when I was at Homeland last night they had two carts full of clearanced health and beauty items.  Some of which I had coupons for like Sunsilk, Suave and Caress body wash which when doubled they either paid me to take them (like the Suave body wash) or they were under $.50.  Check it out and have a Happy New Year!!  Stay safe!

Jennifer

Homeland Update

**Edited to add:  I went to Coupons.com and there are 5 differnt coupons for $1.00 off any ONE package of Kellogg's Cereal (10 oz. or Larger, Any Flavor).  Get them while you can!  Sometimes they go pretty quick! 

The Kellog's Special K cereal is regularly $4.29.  So the deal I posted earlier will be even better.  You could get a half gallon of milk and that would be free with the Homeland coupon so basically you could get (2) boxes of cereal and a half gallon of milk for around $1.30.  When my coupon scanned though I thought it took $2.50 instead of $2.00 off of my total but I will double check my receipt for sure.  I also found a bunch of other deals that I will try to post tonight but my girls currently have a case of the giggles and cannot go to sleep so I am going to have to go supervise until they crash!

Jennifer

Homeland Deals & Coupon Match-Up thru 1/6/09

    Here is what I have found so far.  Keep in mind that I only do match-ups from the coupons I have in my possession unless I know of a link where there is one online.  Also, my coupon stash is running low because of the holidays and tons of coupons are expiring tomorrow!  Once the holidays are over the coupons should come in the paper regularly again.

    The following are from the ad that ends 12/31/08:

Progresso Soups - $1.50ea - use $.50 off 2 or $1.00 off 4 coupon ($1.00-$2.00 off) = $1.00 a can

Bounty Paper Towels - $4.99ea - use $1.00 coupon from recent Parade mag ($2.00 off) = $2.99 for 6 rolls

Pop Secret - $2.50ea - use $.50/2 coupon ($1.00/2) = $2.00ea

Pillsbury Savorings - $2.99ea - use $.75 off coupon ($1.50 off) = $1.49ea

Velveeta - $4.88ea - use $.55 off coupon ($1.10 off) = $3.78ea

Totino's Pizza Rolls - $3.50ea - use $.35 off couon ($.70 off) = $2.80ea

Fuji Cameras - $4.97ea - use $1.00 off coupon ($2.00 off) = $2.97

    And these are for the ad that runs 12/31/08 thru 1/6/09

Progresso Soup - $1.50ea - use $.50 off 2 or $1.00 off 4 coupon ($1.00-$2.00 off) = $1.00 a can

Pillsbury Golden Layers Biscuits - $1.00ea - use $.40/3 coupon ($.80 off) = $.74 a can

Farmland Ham or Turkey Breast - $2.50ea - use $1.00 off coupon ($2.00 off) = $.50ea

Eckrich Smoked Sausage - $2.79ea - use $1.00/2 coupon ($2.00/2) = $1.79ea

El Monterey Burritos - $3.50ea - use $1.00/2 coupon ($2.00/2) = $2.50ea

County Crock Spread - $2.88ea - use $.25 off coupon ($.50 off) = $2.38ea

Lipton Family Size Tea Bags - $1.50ea - use $.75/2 coupon ($1.50 off) = $.75ea

Aleve - $4.99ea - use $.75 off coupon ($1.50 off) = $3.49ea

Dawn Dish Liquid - $1.09ea - use $.50 off coupon ($1.00 off) = $.09ea

Downy Fabric Softener - $7.49ea - use $1.00 off coupon ($2.00 off) = $5.49ea

Cascade - $5.99ea - use $1.00 off coupon from the mail if you have it ($2.00 off) = $3.99

    That is about all I have found.  I will report back tonight after I visit Homeland about the Special K deal coming up.  Until later!

Jennifer

Homeland Deals Coming Soon!

    Sorry for not posting when I said I would.  I left my laptop cord at my parents house so it is about dead and I have had to redo alot of the info and post from the desktop!  I am working on the Homeland deals right now and will post again in a couple of hours...maybe sooner.  There may be some overlap between the ads.  I received one right after Christmas that said it was good thru the 31rst and then another one today that says it starts on the 31rst.  I will do some more investigating to figure it all out.

    There is a potential very good cereal/milk deal starting Friday.  There is a coupon (in the Homeland ad) for $2.00 off of milk (Any brand, flavor or size) when you purchase (2) boxes of Kellogg's Special K cereals.  Homeland 1 gallon milk is on sale for $2.88 Jan. 2 - Jan. 4 and Special K cereal is on sale B1G1 (buy one get one free).  There is a $1.00 off coupon from a recent insert for Special K cereal and if you have (2) of these coupons then you would get $3.00 off the (2) boxes of cereal and $2.00 off of whatever milk you decide to buy.  Are you confused yet?  Homeland only doubles the first coupon if you have more than one coupon that is the same.  So the first $1.00 off coupon would take $2.00 off and the second would only take $1.00 off.

    Depending on how much the Special K cereal is to begin with will determine just how great of a deal it will be.  I am going to Homeland tonight and will report back on how much the Special K cereal is but lets just guestimate for the fun of it.  Let's say that a box of Special K is $5.00 (I know it's on the high side).  You would get 2 boxes of Special K for $5.00 since it is B1G1.  Then a gallon of Homeland milk for $2.88.  Total before coupons is $7.88.  Now use (2) $1.00 off coupons which will take $3.00 off and then the $2.00 Homeland coupon from their add and you total is down to $2.88.  So for $2.88 or $3.88 if you only have one coupon you would get a gallon of milk and (2) boxes of cereal.  Sounds pretty good to me!

    Oh!  And don't flip out if all of the cereal is gone when you go.  Homeland offers rainchecks and the $2.00 off milk coupon does not expire until 1/13/09.  Check back in a little while and hopefully I will be done scouring the ads!

Jennifer

Home Sweet Home

I am back at my own home now.  We flew in last Sunday to my parents house which is where the girls and I have been until today.  It was nice to stay with my mom and dad for the week and to not have hardly any responsibilities of cooking, cleaning etc.  But now it is back to reality!  Oh well, it was good while it lasted.  You rock mom and dad!!

Homeland has a small ad that runs through the end of the year and I will be posting more on that tomorrow!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and I would like to wish you a very safe and Happy New Year to come!

Jennifer

Back Home

    We arrived home safely on Sunday with hardly any traveling hiccups.  There was one minor irritation at the Kansas City airport.  I guess the airport is older and has not been updated because after you get off the plane you have to go through security AGAIN!  And with 9 people that can be a little frustrating.  But at least we did not have to sleep in any airports this time due to inclement weather.

    I will resume posting Homeland deals after Christmas.  Internet access was not free in our hotel and we were pretty much going non-stop so it would have been difficult to blog anyway.  I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!  Here are a few pictures from our trip.

There you go!  We had a wonderful time.  I am still trying to get used to the 70 degree temperature difference but at least we got to enjoy the warm weather for a while.  Everyone stay safe over the holidays!

Jennifer

Hello from Florida!

We went to Disney's Animal Kingdom today and it was a very nice park.  There were lots of rides and attractions for all ages!  Internet access here is not easy to come by so right now I am on my dad's laptop.  I am going to try to hook up to the room access here in a little while but for now this is all you get!  If I can hook up to the room access then I will post more a little later!  Have a great night and if you don't here from my later tonight then you probably won't here from me until Sunday.

Jennifer

Oops-A-Daisy Store Pictures

    I went by the store today to drop off the totes that I did and took a couple of pictures.  I believe Oops-A-Daisy will be open for business starting tomorrow.  Everything looks great and she is just putting some finishing touches here and there.  So here you go!

I will be posting my Homeland finds tomorrow but I will be posting them from Florida!  So it may be up a little later depending on what we do tomorrow.  Have a great week!

Jennifer

Special Orders

I said I would post a picture of what I have been working on so here they are!  These are the special orders that came up over the last couple of days.  Once again the pics are not great.  I'm thinking I need to take a photography class.

       

The ones without the trim are reversible.  Technically they are all reversible but who wants trim on the inside of their tote?  If anyone is interested in ordering a custom tote feel free to leave a comment or email me.  Thanks and have a good night!

Jennifer

Oops-A-Daisy!

    Those of you that know me well know that I love crafting.  Mainly sewing, embroidery and paper crafting but pretty much all crafts in general.  For a long time I had a booth at a local market but just recently decided that booth rent was just too much for the itty bitty space that I had.  Anyways, a friend of mine was telling me about a place that her friend was opening and wanted to have handmade items in her store.  That is where I come in.  I went by the store to take a look around and was immediately on board.  It is absolutely adorable and my handmade items will be sold there!!  I told you I had exciting news....at least it is exciting for me!

    If you are local and want to check out the little store it is called (as the title of my post states):

            Oops-A-Daisy -5846 NW 72nd Place - Oklahoma City, OK 73132

    I have some special orders I am working on and I will post a picture of them tomorrow when I am finished.  When I drop them off at Oops-A-Daisy Monday I will take a few pictures of the store and post those here as well.  There are some very nice decorating items as well as other handmade items available.  I really like it because it consists of handmade items instead of items bought at market to be resold.  If you are local and get a chance to run by Oops-A-Daisy you will not be disappointed!

Until tomorrow!

Jennifer